Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Trust Fund Setup For Daughter of THE CONTENDER Boxer Who Killed Himself Last Month

NBC and THE CONTENDER have setup a trust fund for the daughter of Najai "Nitro" Turpin, THE CONTENDER boxer who killed himself last month before the series´ debut.

According to the NEW YORK POST, at the end of next Sunday´s telecast of THE CONTENDER, co-host Sugar Ray Leonard will appear in a tribute to the 23-year-old fighter from Philadelphia.

Police have said the 23 year old boxer shot himself in the head last month, while sitting with his girlfriend in a parked car outside the West Philadelphia gym where he trained.

If you wish to donate to a fund for Najai´s daughter, make all checks payable to the Anyae Chapple Trust:

J.P. Morgan Trust Company, N.A.
1999 Avenue of the Stars, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Attn: Fiduciary Services Dept.